National Safety Resources

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National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Lifehttp://www.ncall.usGeneral Phone: 608-255-0539Works to end abuse in later life through advocacy, education and training. Provides resources specifically for older victims.

National Network to End Domestic Violencehttp://www.nnedv.orgGeneral Phone: 202-543-5626A social change organization dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.

Institute on Domestic Violence in the African-American Communityhttp://www.idvaac.org/General Phone: 612-624-5357Focused on the unique circumstances of African Americans as they face issues related to domestic violence.

Sacred Circle: National Resource Center to End Violence Against Native Womenhttp://www.sacred-circle.comProvides training, resources, and materials regarding violence against native women and assists in the development of tribal strategies and responses to end violence.

SAFE: Stop Abuse for Everyonehttp://stopabuseforeveryone.org/General Phone: 503-853-8686Human rights organization providing services and support to those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services: straight men, GLBT victims, teens and the elderly.